In his new book, Animal Welfare Science, Husbandry and Ethics: The evolving story of our relationship with farm animals, Mark Fisher provides a unique insight into the human-animal relationship and offers guidance and understanding on the drivers of animal welfare, as well as what animal welfare considerations mean for intensive farming.
Mark approaches the complex and multidimensional issue of animal production and animal welfare with careful consideration, a breadth of experience and awareness of the various practical, societal and religious aspects of animal welfare and production.
Mark is the principal adviser in animal welfare for the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries. He completed his PhD in animal physiology at the University of Nottingham, has led major research projects and has guided new policy for agriculture and animal welfare.
Coming from an extensive sheep and beef cattle farming background, Mark developed a passion for animal physiology and how science can paint a bigger picture – not just improving the economics and efficiency of keeping animals, but also the social and relational side of farming.
In an interview with 5m Publishing, Mark explains the thought processes behind and key learnings from his new book on welfare, husbandry and ethics....
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